Hi there, it's John Legend, and I'm proud to support Congresswoman Barbara Lee's historic run for U.S. Senate.

Rep. Lee is the most progressive choice for California's Senate seat by far. That's why, with only 19 days left until Election Day, I'm stepping up to help send her to the Senate – and I would love if you could join me by pitching in now to support her campaign.

Barbara Lee has spent a lifetime fighting to advance the issues that truly matter to working families like the one I grew up in. She has taken bold steps to make basic human rights like housing, employment and mental health support a priority, and for that I'm incredibly grateful.

But the thing that inspires me most about Rep. Lee's battle-tested progressive record is her longstanding advocacy for criminal justice reform. For years, Barbara Lee has fought to bring issues that had once been labeled as radical to the forefront of the progressive platform – such as reforming reentry programs, restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated people and creating a process for federal record expungement. 

Through these reforms, which align closely with my own beliefs on the criminal justice system, Barbara Lee has proven time and time again that she gets things done. She is a candidate who is dedicated to addressing the needs of everyone, from underrepresented communities to working families across California.

That's why I know that Congresswoman Barbara Lee is the only person for California's next senator, but she needs our help. Her opponents are spending millions on TV ads to drown out the competition, and she urgently needs more resources to compete.

So I need to ask as a fellow California voter who is hungry for progress: Will you make a small donation to Barbara Lee's campaign for U.S. Senate now so she can advance to the general election?

Thank you for listening,

John Legend